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Amory Middle School

Summary:

Amory Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Amory, Mississippi, part of the Amory School District, which is ranked 25th out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating. With a student population of 331, Amory Middle School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, high statewide ranking, and relatively low student-teacher ratio.

Amory Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 43.3% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.7%, and 68.1% were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 51.8%. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top quarter of Mississippi middle schools, and currently ranks 64th out of 264 middle schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating. Additionally, Amory Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 to 14.1 over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

While Amory Middle School's academic performance is impressive, the school faces significant economic challenges, with an exceptionally high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.09% to 99.22% over the past three school years. This high poverty rate is in stark contrast to nearby middle schools, such as Plantersville Middle School and Okolona Middle School, which have significantly lower test scores and statewide rankings. This suggests that Amory Middle School is providing a more robust educational experience for its students, despite the significant economic challenges faced by the school's community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 700 2nd Avenue North
       Amory, MS  38821

(662) 256-5658

District: Amory School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
64th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,338 Help


Students who attend Amory Middle School usually attend:

High:    Amory High School

Feeder schools for Amory Middle School:

Elementary:    East Amory School
    West Amory School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  342

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.6%
African American:
35.1%
Hispanic:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Amory Middle School ranks better than 75.8% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.55. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.6%), African American (35.1%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Amory Middle School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Amory Middle School employs 25.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Amory Middle School is $10,338.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Amory Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Amory Middle School 64th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Amory Middle School in the ranking list.)

Amory School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Amory School District 25th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Amory Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 62.80 93rd 244 61.9%
2009 60.70 96th 247 61.1%
2010 80.82 33rd 255 87.1%
2011 72.27 64th 264 75.8%
2012 78.46 41st 270 84.8%
2013 81.89 41st 269 84.8%
2014 78.80 40th 264 84.8%
2015 79.98 42nd 266 84.2%
2016 68.19 76th 260 70.8%
2017 70.28 75th 272 72.4%
2018 75.84 53rd 252 79.0%
2019 79.06 48th 264 81.8%
2021 67.18 85th 257 66.9%
2022 66.76 89th 257 65.4%
2023 71.60 67th 243 72.4%
2024 71.55 64th 264 75.8%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Amory Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 309 170 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1991 301 205 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1992 321 206 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 528
1993 348 193 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1994 364 205 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1995 307 159 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1996 307 159 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1997 297 170 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1998 289 169 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1999 266 158 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2000 270 151 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2001 272 148 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2002 298 168 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2003 298 168 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2004 293 161 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2005 333 167 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2006 315 161 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2007 306 170 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2008 271 156 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2009 272 134 3 1 0 0 0 0 410
2010 251 120 2 3 0 0 0 0 376
2011 255 142 1 3 1 0 0 0 402
2012 276 164 0 3 1 0 0 0 444
2013 291 157 0 7 1 0 0 0 456
2014 293 143 1 7 1 0 1 0 446
2015 265 138 3 6 0 0 0 0 412
2016 238 118 4 3 0 0 0 0 363
2017 242 143 3 7 0 0 0 0 395
2018 255 135 1 8 0 0 0 0 399
2019 251 155 2 10 0 0 6 0 424
2020 238 151 2 11 0 0 5 0 407
2021 214 151 3 12 0 0 5 0 385
2022 208 145 1 11 0 0 6 0 371
2023 196 118 1 9 0 0 7 0 331
2024 204 120 1 9 0 0 8 0 342

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Amory Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 479 31.0 15.4 n/a
1991 510 30.7 16.6 n/a
1992 528 31.4 16.8 40.7
1993 543 29.8 18.2 39.8
1994 572 29.2 19.6 42
1995 467 25.5 18.3 43
1996 467 25.5 18.3 43
1997 467 25.3 18.5 42.6
1998 458 23.6 19.4 42.6
1999 424 24.1 17.6 50.5
2000 421 25.8 16.3 51.5
2001 421 25.9 16.3 50.4
2002 469 33.4 14.0 52
2003 469 33.4 14.0 52
2004 457 36.7 12.5 56.5
2005 503 35.5 14.2 54.5
2006 479 36.4 13.2 55.5
2007 480 39.0 12.3 56.9
2008 429 37.4 11.5 57.6
2009 410 37.5 10.9 57.1
2010 376 35.2 10.6 63
2011 402 31.4 12.7 64.4
2012 444 32.7 13.5 64
2013 456 32.5 14.0 60.3
2014 446 32.5 13.7 61.4
2015 412 27.0 15.2 62.6
2016 363 26.0 13.9 61.4
2017 395 25.8 15.2 60.3
2018 399 26.4 15.0 56.9
2019 424 28.8 14.6 61.1
2020 407 28.8 14.1 62.9
2021 385 27.1 14.1 99.2
2022 371 26.3 14.0 99.2
2023 331 26.0 12.6 99.1
2024 342 25.9 13.1 60.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Amory Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 479 31.0 15.4 n/a
1991 510 30.7 16.6 n/a
1992 528 31.4 16.8 40.7
1993 543 29.8 18.2 39.8
1994 572 29.2 19.6 42
1995 467 25.5 18.3 43
1996 467 25.5 18.3 43
1997 467 25.3 18.5 42.6
1998 458 23.6 19.4 42.6
1999 424 24.1 17.6 50.5
2000 421 25.8 16.3 51.5
2001 421 25.9 16.3 50.4
2002 469 33.4 14.0 52
2003 469 33.4 14.0 52
2004 457 36.7 12.5 56.5
2005 503 35.5 14.2 54.5
2006 479 36.4 13.2 55.5
2007 480 39.0 12.3 56.9
2008 429 37.4 11.5 57.6
2009 410 37.5 10.9 57.1
2010 376 35.2 10.6 63
2011 402 31.4 12.7 64.4
2012 444 32.7 13.5 64
2013 456 32.5 14.0 60.3
2014 446 32.5 13.7 61.4
2015 412 27.0 15.2 62.6
2016 363 26.0 13.9 61.4
2017 395 25.8 15.2 60.3
2018 399 26.4 15.0 56.9
2019 424 28.8 14.6 61.1
2020 407 28.8 14.1 62.9
2021 385 27.1 14.1 99.2
2022 371 26.3 14.0 99.2
2023 331 26.0 12.6 99.1
2024 342 25.9 13.1 60.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Amory Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $7,127
2018 $7,424
2019 $7,436
2020 $8,438
2021 $8,870
2022 $10,338

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Amory Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 48th of 264 Middle schoolsRanks 67th of 243 Middle schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Amory Middle School)39.657.6
 18%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Amory School District)39.657.6
 18%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)33.640.3
 6.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Amory Middle School)58.859.8
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Amory School District)58.859.8
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)47.645.5
 2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Amory Middle School)5346
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Amory School District)5346
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)3940.2
 1.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Amory Middle School)65.960.3
 5.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Amory School District)65.960.3
 5.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.155.6
 4.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Amory Middle School)39.734.5
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Amory School District)39.734.5
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)35.540.5
 5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Amory Middle School)58.850.5
 8.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Amory School District)58.850.5
 8.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)44.846.1
 1.3%
8th Grade Science (Amory Middle School)70.768.1
 2.6%
   8th Grade Science (Amory School District)70.768.1
 2.6%
   8th Grade Science (Mississippi)52.753.3
 0.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students424331
 21.9%
African American155118
 23.9%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic109
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White251196
 21.9%
Two or More Races67
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.1%99.1%
 38%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amory Middle School

Students at Amory Middle School are 60% White, 35% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 342 students attended Amory Middle School.

Students who attend Amory Middle School usually go on to attend Amory High School

Amory Middle School ranks 64th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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